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Updated on March 17th, 2021 by Bob Ciura The Dividend Aristocrats are a group of stocks in the S&P 500 Index, with 25+ years of consecutive dividend increases. These companies have high-quality business models that have stood the test of time, and showed a remarkable ability to raise dividends every year regardless of the economy.…

Updated on March 17th, 2021 by Bob Ciura At Sure Dividend, we often talk about the merits of the Dividend Aristocrats. We believe this exclusive group of stocks broadly have strong brands, consistent profits even during recessions, and durable competitive advantages. These qualities allow the Dividend Aristocrats to raise their dividends every year, regardless of…

Updated on March 16th, 2021 by Bob Ciura Long histories of dividend growth are not typical in the energy sector. The oil and gas industry is highly cyclical, which often prevents companies from raising their dividends every year without interruption. When oil and gas prices are high, energy companies enjoy a windfall that flows through…

Updated on March 16th, 2021 by Nikolaos Sismanis Founded by David Greenspan in 2012, Slate Path Capital is a New York-based hedge fund counting 7 clients and $3.2 billion of assets under management (AUMs). The fund maintains a low profile, sharing no information about how it is run, the strategies it employs, or the philosophies…

This is a guest contribution from After School Finance If you’re looking to build a dividend portfolio that provides consistent monthly income, you’re not alone. Dividends are the most passive stream of income there is – they truly are “mailbox money.” If you want to build a consistent stream of dividend income, there are some…

Updated on March 13th, 2021, by Nikolaos Sismanis Founded in 1989, Akre Capital Management is an asset management firm located in Middleburg, Virginia, with about $15.9 billion in private funds, mutual funds, and separately managed account assets. Chuck Akre Jr., the founder, managing member, CEO, and CIO, is still at the firm’s helm, having delivered…

Updated on March 12th, 2021 by Bob Ciura Water is one of the basic necessities of human life. Life as we know it cannot exist without water. For this simple reason, water may be the most valuable commodity on Earth. It is only natural, then, for investors to consider purchasing shares of the companies involved…

This is a guest contribution by A.W. ‘Chip’ Stites of The Laughing Retirement Way Back Machine Question:  It is late December of 1999. For Christmas, I am offering you a choice of investments. Your present is $1,000, but you must invest in either the XLU ETF (Utilities Select Sector SPDR) or QQQ ETF (Invesco ETF…